UPSC Civil Services Geography Paper II 2019 Question Paper PDF

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  • Year 2019
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages Hindi & English

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination UPSC Civil Services Main Examination
Year 2019
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper Geography Paper II
Subject Geography
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 250
Number of Questions 8
Question Type Mixed

This is the official Geography Paper II from the UPSC Civil Services Main Examination held in 2019. The paper is designed to test candidates' in-depth knowledge of geographical concepts, with a total of 8 questions divided into two sections. Candidates are required to answer five questions, including compulsory questions 1 and 5, and at least one from each section. The paper allows a time duration of three hours and carries a maximum of 250 marks. This question paper is a crucial resource for aspirants preparing for the UPSC Civil Services exam, offering insights into the exam pattern, question complexity, and key topics.

Major Topics Covered

  • Geography
  • Indian Geography
  • Physical Geography
  • Economic Geography
  • Environmental Geography
  • Cultural Geography
  • Wildlife Sanctuaries
  • Rivers
  • Islands

Why This Paper is Important

  • Useful for UPSC Civil Services Main Examination preparation
  • Helps understand the latest exam pattern
  • Useful for practice and self-assessment
  • Covers frequently asked General Studies topics
  • Helpful for analysing question trends

Related Resources

  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2019 Geography Paper I
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2019 General Studies Paper I
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2019 General Studies Paper II
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2019 General Studies Paper III
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2019 General Studies Paper IV
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2019 Geography Paper II Answer Key
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination Geography Syllabus
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination General Studies Syllabus

Instructions

  • पुस्तिका के मुखपृष्ठ पर अंकित निर्दिष्ट स्थान पर किया जाना चाहिए।
  • उल्लिखित माध्यम के अतिरिक्त अन्य किसी माध्यम में लिखे गए उत्तर पर कोई अंक नहीं मिलेंगे ।
  • प्रश्नों में शब्द सीमा, जहाँ विनिर्दिष्ट है, का अनुसरण किया जाना चाहिए ।
  • जहाँ आवश्यक हो, अपने उत्तर को उपयुक्त चित्रों /मानचित्रों तथा आरेखों द्वारा दर्शाएँ ।
  • प्रश्नों के उत्तरों की गणना क्रमानुसार की जाएगी।
  • यदि काटा नहीं हो, तो प्रश्न के उत्तर की गणना की जाएगी चाहे वह उत्तर अंशत: दिया गया हो ।
  • प्रश्न-सह-उत्तर पुस्तिका में खाली छोड़ा हुआ पृष्ठ या उसके अंश को स्पष्ट रूप से काटा जाना चाहिए।

  • There are EIGHT questions divided in TWO SECTIONS and printed both in HINDI and in ENGLISH.
  • Candidate has to attempt FIVE questions in all.
  • Question Nos. 1 and 5 are compulsory and out of the remaining, THREE are to be attempted choosing at least ONE question from each Section.
  • The number of marks carried by a question/part is indicated against it.
  • Answers must be written in the medium authorized in the Admission Certificate which must be stated clearly on the cover of this Question-cum-Answer (QCA) Booklet in the space provided.
  • No marks will be given for answers written in a medium other than the authorized one.
  • Word limit in questions, wherever specified, should be adhered to.
  • Illustrate your answers with suitable sketches/maps and diagrams, wherever considered necessary.
  • Attempts of questions shall be counted in sequential order.
  • Unless struck off, attempt of a question shall be counted even if attempted partly.
  • Any page or portion of the page left blank in the Question-cum-Answer Booklet must be clearly struck off.

Questions (page 2)

Section A

Q1. आप को दिए गए भारत के रेखामानचित्र पर निम्नलिखित सभी की स्थिति को अंकित कीजिए। अपनी क्यू.सी.ए. पुस्तिका में इन स्थानों में से प्रत्येक का भौतिक/वाणिज्यिक/आर्थिक/पारिस्थितिक/ पर्यावरणीय/सांस्कृतिक महत्त्व अधिकतम 30 शब्दों में लिखिए:
On the outline map of India provided to you, mark the location of all of the following. Write in your QCA Booklet the significance of these locations, whether physical/commercial/economic/ecological/environmental/cultural, in not more than 30 words for each entry:

(a) (i) लोथल
Lothal

(b) (ii) ब्यास नदी
River Beas

(c) (iii) चिखल्दरा
Chikhaldara

(d) (iv) नरोरा
Narora

(e) (v) लेंगपुई
Lengpui

(f) (vi) कुल्डिहा वन्यजीव अभयारण्य
Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary

(g) (vii) थेनमाला
Thenmala

(h) (viii) अनामुदी
Anamudi

(i) (ix) बैरन द्वीप
Barren Island

(j) (x) दुर्गादुआनी ज्वारीय नदी
Durgaduani creek

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What is the name of the exam?

The exam is the UPSC Civil Services Main Examination.

What is the year of this question paper?

This question paper is from the year 2019.

Who conducts the Civil Services Main Examination?

The examination is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).

What is the subject of this paper?

This is Geography Paper II.

What is the maximum marks for Geography Paper II?

The maximum marks for Geography Paper II is 250.

What is the time allowed for this paper?

The time allowed for Geography Paper II is Three Hours.

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